What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position at GNS North America, Inc.?
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Who We Are
GNS North America | Established 2009
We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.
Stamping
- Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)
- Automotive & industrial metals
- Multi-location facilities for high-volume production
Laser Cutting
- Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production
- Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing
- Versatile with various metals and thicknesses
Welding & Assembly
- Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts
- Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency
- Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:10pm-10:30pm, with overtime will be based on company needs. Weekends may be required as needed.
Position Summary:
Under minimal supervision, perform routine maintenance procedure, help troubleshoot and quickly repair any robotic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic problem should they arise. Support all equipment and systems within the facility.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Install, mount, tryout, maintain, and remove all electrical equipment, such as, 480-volt portion of bus systems, control panels, distribution panels, Junction boxes, wire ways, conduit runs, cable and wire switches, operator stations, relays, solenoids, plugs, receptacles, etc.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems such as fuses, heaters, motors, and relays, wire Intermediate relay logic, AC/DC motor drives using instruments such as electronic voltmeters.
- Make repairs to ABB robotic equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e. g. bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, coolant systems and filters, and combustion equipment and valves.
- Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automation.
- Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools; wrenches, ratchets, hammers, chisels, pry-bars, grinders, saws, drills, air impact wrench etc.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
- Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
- Perform preventive or corrective maintenance checks.
- Work in coordination with Maintenance Technicians. Provide mentoring and on the job training to lower-level technicians.
- Communicate with other shifts and coworkers to ensure progress of project or repair.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- English (grammar and language) and math.
- Familiarity of machines and tools.
- Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Experience with use of robot pendant.
- Visual acuity is required for reading machine dials, work orders, precision measuring instruments and for performing visual/physical quality inspections.
- Ability to use Calipers and measuring tools.
Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
**Unsolicited resumes or outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.